2017

Year: 2017

Month: ALL

Motorcycle registrations down in February

14 March 2017 by Liam Marsden

New motorcycle registrations were down by a whopping 21.6% in February compared to the same time last year, with 2000 fewer new bikes sold so far in 2017. The dip comes after a successful 2016 which...

We ride the new BMW S1000R Sport

14 March 2017 by Matt Wildee

Fast, frenetic, friendly and flexible, BMW’s new S1000R Sport is much like the old one – and that’s no bad thing. Now in its fourth year of production, BMW’s top-spec super naked has been treated to a...

In this week's issue: Guy tests TT Fireblade

14 March 2017 by MCN News

In this week’s issue, we have the inside story from Guy Martin’s first test onboard the new Honda Fireblade at the Monteblanco circuit in Spain with team-mate John McGuinness. Also inside Kawasaki...

Super-rare Limited Edition Jack Daniel’s Chieftain revealed

13 March 2017 by Richard Newland

Indian Motorcycle have revealed a second Jack Daniels special edition, and they’re only going to build 100 of them. What’s more, only ONE of the Limited Edition Jack Daniel’s Chieftains will come to...

Early GSX-R750 and GPz900R owners wanted!

13 March 2017 by MCN News Team

Have you ever owned either an early Suzuki GSX-R750 (pre-1990) or Kawasaki GPZ900R? Was it hugely significant to you – maybe as your first big bike? If so, we want to hear from you for a series of...

Carole Nash insures Manchester Blood Bikes

13 March 2017 by Liam Marsden

Insurance broker Carole Nash have continued their support of Manchester Blood Bikes for 2017 by providing full insurance cover for the five bikes that operate across the region. The news comes after...

Save time and money #ride5000miles

13 March 2017 by MCN News

Why you should ride to work Using your bike for the daily commute seems like a no-brainer, yet so many of us don’t do it. On the surface, this seems like madness: bikes are more economical, carve...

2017 BMW S1000R Sport launched

12 March 2017 by Matt Wildee

MCN Senior Editor Matt Wildee is in Spain, testing BMW’s new S1000R Sport. The German supernaked has received a host of changes for 2017, including a new, lighter chassis, revised electronics which...

Looking for that perfect bike picture?

12 March 2017 by James Archibald

Great Prints open up the Motorcycle News photo archives Have you ever looked at a picture in MCN and thought that it would feature perfectly as a beautifully printed centrepiece in your living room,...

The perfect biking year #ride5000miles

11 March 2017 by MCN News

These are the best events, places and roads that we recommend you visit to complete the 2017 #ride5000miles challenge, just in case you need any more excuses to get out on your bike this year. What?...

Pirelli to host track days after select WSB rounds

10 March 2017 by Liam Marsden

World Superbike tyre supplier Pirelli are offering track days on the days after select World Superbike rounds throughout the 2017 season. The track days will give WSB fans the chance to ride world...

Ducati SuperSport added to Ducati TriOptions finance

10 March 2017 by Liam Marsden

The new Ducati SuperSport and SuperSport S have been added to Ducati’s TriOptions finance scheme with a minimum deposit of £1000. Ducati SuperSport: Your questions answered Video: Ducati SuperSport...

#MCNfleet17: Which Fireblade should we buy?

10 March 2017 by Ped Baker

A second hand bike will be part of the MCN long term test fleet in 2017 and we’d like you to help us to pick one out. TOP STORIES Akrapovic add MotoGP style to BMW S1000RR EWC: World champion...

Beach Bobber is Harley's Custom King

10 March 2017 by Liam Marsden

Shaw Harley-Davidson have been crowned 2017 UK Custom Kings, after their Beach Bobber Forty Eight beat other Harley dealers across the country. The Beach Bobber was built by Shaw’s Head Custom...

New colour option for the Scout Sixty

09 March 2017 by James Archibald

You can now get the Indian Scout Sixty in a two-tone colour scheme Indian have announced that they will release the Scout Sixty in a two-tone paint scheme for the first time. The cruiser has been...

Guy Martin's 'Big Build' gathers pace

09 March 2017 by MCN News

Guy Martin is on a mission to help youngsters follow his path into a career dominated by engineering by instigating a project to create an educational centre near Lincoln. His team met with government...

How to pack light for your trip #ride5000miles

09 March 2017 by Liam Marsden

If you’ve signed up to #ride5000miles this year then it might be a good idea to embark on a longer trip or two over the course of the year (like we need any excuse), but you don’t want to be weighing...

Our first ever ride of the Honda RC45

09 March 2017 by MCN News

If looks could kill, the RC45 would probably give you a mild headache. The styling of Honda’s racer-on-the-road is well balanced and even aggressive if you’re the nervous sort, but it hardly looks...

Discover more of Britain with the Trail Riders Fellowship

09 March 2017 by Justin Hayzelden

With some 6,000 miles in the Green Lane network there are opportunities for adventure in every county of England and Wales – providing you know where to look. For a little over £40 you can become a...

New £6745 Harley-Davidson Street Rod

09 March 2017 by Liam Marsden

Harley-Davidson have taken the wraps off their latest model, the Street Rod, which is nothing to do with the 2005 liquid-cooled model of the same name, and uses a new High Output Revolution 750cc...

Which Yamaha rider will finish top in MotoGP this year?

09 March 2017 by MCN News

Valentino Rossi may have breathed a sigh of relief when Jorge Lorenzo left the factory Yamaha team, but he’s straight out of the frying pan and into the frier after his new team-mate Maverick Vinales...

MV Agusta future secure

09 March 2017 by Jordan Gibbons

MV Agusta have had a turbulent history that’s included five changes in ownership over the last 26 years. The last big buyout came in 2010 when the Castiglioni family bought MV back from a troubled...

UK exclusive! BMW R NineT Racer first ride

08 March 2017 by Matt Wildee

We get the first taste of BMW’s new beautiful café racer. BMW’S £10,755 R nineT Racer has arrived in the UK and judging by our sneaky first ride, this is a motorcycle that goes as well as it looks.

Honda Ron Haslam Race School celebrates 21 years

08 March 2017 by MCN News

The Honda Ron Haslam Race School is celebrating 21 years in the business – having trained an astounding 80,000 people – and this year there’s a lot to shout about with the school taking delivery of...

Ride yourself happy #ride5000miles

08 March 2017 by Matt Wildee

Joining our #ride5000miles campaign will make you happier, more skilled and richer. It might even save your marriage… The average mileage of a British biker is around 3500 miles per year. The...

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08 March 2017

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Video: Bimota EB1 concept

08 March 2017 by Liam Marsden

Four digital design students from ISD Valenciennes in France have created what they think an electric Bimota could look like in the near future. TOP STORIES Video: Motorcyclist jumps over open...

#ride5000miles – Getting involved is easy

08 March 2017 by Matt Wildee

Want to join MCN’s campaign to get people riding more? It’s easy! Just follow these five simple steps… Make a note of your mileage Your target is simple – ride 5000 miles in the 2017 biking season.

Go green this summer on the K-World Tour

08 March 2017 by James Archibald

Kawasaki announce dates for this year’s K-World Tour Kawasaki have announced dates and venues for this year’s K-World tour, which is set to take place through June and July. The track events will be...

See all of 2017's hottest bikes at Scottish Motorcycle Show

08 March 2017 by MCN News

Plan your day at the Carole Nash MCN Scottish Show Edingburgh is revving up for the Carole Nash MCN Scottish Show this weekend – featuring all of 2017’s hottest bikes under one roof, race stars,...

Gallery: KTM 1290 Super Adventure R first ride

08 March 2017 by MCN News

KTM’s latest and – according to the Austrian firm – most extreme adventure bike, the 1290 Super Adventure R has landed, with the company launching the bike in Peru last week. Unlike most high-tech...

BMW and Lego make a hover bike

07 March 2017 by James Archibald

BMW designers get creative with concept bike based on a Lego model BMW designers have been having some fun with their R1200GS motorcycle, with students getting creative with the iconic adventure bike.

Video: Motorcyclist jumps over open motorway

07 March 2017 by Liam Marsden

California Highway Patrol are currently investigating after a video showing a motorcyclist jumping over an open motorway was posted to Instagram. The video has so far been viewed over 130,000 times. ...

In this week's issue: BMW R NineT Racer first ride

07 March 2017 by MCN News

In this week’s issue, we have the world first ride of the new BMW RnineT Racer. Could BMW’s latest retro be the best £10,000 bike available?. Also inside KTM 1290 Super Adventure R tested KTM’s latest...

Our top 5 biking hoodies

06 March 2017 by MCN News

Spring is very nearly upon us, but regardless, it’s still a bit chilly out there. Make sure you don’t get caught out with these top hoodies from the MCN merchandise shop. Wall of Death hoodie,...

Motorcyclist with 46 points caught at 110mph

06 March 2017 by Liam Marsden

A motorcyclist with a whopping 46 points on his licence has been caught travelling at 110mph on the A47 near Norwich. The rider was caught riding a modified Honda CBR600 with a pillion, and his 46...